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Phelps Pushes ‘Save Southern Illinois Jobs’ Petition to Send Message to Chicago Politicians and Washington D.C. Insiders

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

As Chicago politicians like Bruce Rauner continue to close Southern Illinois state facilities and Washington D.C. insiders target the region’s coal industry for elimination, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is taking action Thursday by organizing working families in support of his “Save Southern Illinois... Read More.

Illinois Lawmakers approve StopGap Budget

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers averted a shutdown of schools and avoided further uncertainty in government operations with a partial budget deal that funds education for a year and other areas for six months. The Illinois Legislature passed a package of bills Thursday to... Read More.

Illinois State Police conduct ACE patrol in Hamilton County

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 has released the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrol conducted on Friday in Hamilton County. Two DUI arrests were made and seven citations were issued, including one for the driver not having a valid license and one seatbelt violation. ... Read More.

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ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU TO HOST FARM INCOME AND INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau members, staff and agri-business professionals are invited to attend the 2016 Farm Income and Innovation Conference, held July 27, 2016 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The conference, formerly known as the Illinois Farm Bureau Commodities Conference, will feature two... Read More.

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING BIPARTISAN GMO LABELING LEGISLATION

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the bipartisan Roberts-Stabenow GMO food labeling bill. “More than 90 percent of the corn and soybeans produced in Illinois are genetically modified, a scientifically safe process that has allowed Illinois... Read More.

Illinois Department of Employment Security Highlights Enhanced Efforts to Help Jobseekers

Monday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that it is expanding efforts to help individuals who file a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) move from unemployment to employment. As part of this effort, the Department will enhance its enforcement of the existing... Read More.

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HARRISBURG RESIDENTS SELECTED FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Doug and Stacy Cottom of Harrisburg have received the 2016 Special Olympics Illinois’ Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. They were honored at a reception on June 10 before the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Opening Ceremony at Illinois State University in Normal. The Outstanding Lifetime Service... Read More.

$45,000 in Unclaimed Property Up For Auction Online from Illinois Treasurer

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Collectible coins, gold jewelry and sterling dinnerware are some of the 11,600 unclaimed property items worth $45,000 to be auctioned online June 20-24. "Our unclaimed property team works hard to return valuables to their rightful owners," Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. "If the property goes... Read More.

Master Showmanship Contest at Illinois State Fair set for August 12

Friday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

The 17th Annual Master Showmanship Contest at the Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Friday, August 12 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior Livestock Barn. Each year the Master Showmanship Contest recognizes 4-H youth who have excelled at showing three species of livestock: sheep,... Read More.

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Phelps Calls on Governor Rauner to Take A Break from Campaigning, Sign Bill to Provide Emergency Relief for Southern Illinois’ Most Vulnerable Residents

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

As many area agencies in Southern Illinois continue to cut services and are forced to close their doors on vulnerable residents like senior citizens, children with disabilities, and victims of rape, state Representative Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Governor Rauner Wednesday to sign... Read More.

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Phelps Pushes ‘Save Southern Illinois Jobs’ Petition to Send Message to Chicago Politicians and Washington D.C. Insiders

Illinois Lawmakers approve StopGap Budget

Illinois State Police conduct ACE patrol in Hamilton County

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU TO HOST FARM INCOME AND INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING BIPARTISAN GMO LABELING LEGISLATION

Illinois Department of Employment Security Highlights Enhanced Efforts to Help Jobseekers

HARRISBURG RESIDENTS SELECTED FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD

$45,000 in Unclaimed Property Up For Auction Online from Illinois Treasurer

Master Showmanship Contest at Illinois State Fair set for August 12

Phelps Calls on Governor Rauner to Take A Break from Campaigning, Sign Bill to Provide Emergency Relief for Southern Illinois’ Most Vulnerable Residents

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